2000 Dodge Dakota Starting

Tiny
XANUN
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  • 2000 DODGE DAKOTA
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 101,000 MILES
My 2000 Doddge Dakota will not start if does not start it on the first attempt, and acts like it is flooded. After letting the truck sit for a while it will start. The check engine light came on and has been going on and off periodically. I have never had the PCV or O2 sensor changed. Can this be a possible solution?
Saturday, January 10th, 2009 AT 12:10 PM

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Tiny
JDL
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Check the trouble codes. Some of the national brand autostores will check po codes for free. When was the last time you had a tuneup? How is the fuel pressure?
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Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 AT 10:31 AM
Tiny
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Its has been over 50000 since its last tune up. I guess I will start there.
Thank you
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Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 AT 10:31 AM
Tiny
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Hey, If you don't have a fuel pressure gage, you need to get one. Checking fuel pressure is a maintenance issue. They don't cost that much at the discount stores. They're not the best, but, better than nothing.
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